Faliraki Road , Faliraki, Greece | (251) 219-4428
Family-friendly hotel with green lawns and close beach access
Clean family rooms that offer pool views from balconies
Water park (seasonal) with slides, tiki-style playground, and snack bar
Four pools (kiddy pool, main pool, Relax Pool, Wave Pool) and Lazy River
Family buffet restaurant, small pizzeria, pool bar, and lobby bar
Outdoor ping-pong table, pool games, and game room with billiards
Kids' club with a small, grassy playground
On-site rental car service and mini-market with souvenirs
Free parking in a partially shaded lot
Internet corner with computer for guest use
Fee for Wi-Fi
Some rooms have worn and outdated furnishings, including tube TVs
Three-story outdoor hallways do not have elevators to rooms
Food gets mixed reviews
Fee for water park
The 253-room Sun Palace Hotel is a mid-range property that appeals to sun-seeking families and couples with an on-site water park and a beach within close walking distance. Located in the tourist-friendly Faliraki area of Rhodes, the hotel is a 20-minute walk or five-minute drive from the popular sports bar, King Arthur's Club, and a five-minute drive from a golf course. The hotel offers air-conditioned public areas, casual family dining, and -- in addition to the water park -- four outdoor pools and the Lazy River. Some room furnishings are outdated, but overall rooms are clean and well-kept, with mini-fridges and balconies. Modern decor can be found at the family-friendly Esperides Beach Family Resort, but for double the price.
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Scene
A lively family-oriented outdoor pool scene
The large water park and outdoor pool areas set this hotel apart from its competitors in the Faliraki area, and also draw large crowds that can be boisterous. The Splash World water park -- open seasonally -- has a tiki-themed play area, multiple open and enclosed slides (with age/weight restrictions), and a half pipe. There's a kiddy pool with a small waterfall, a Wave Pool with inner tubes and a faux sandy shore, and a Lazy River winding past a patio area dotted with tan lounge chairs and white umbrellas. The main pool hosts lively water polo and volleyball games, while the smaller Relax pool also attracts families with children. The lobby is a quieter scene, with black sofas, large marble pillars, and pops of orange: a bright front desk, curtains, and tables. The grounds -- with lovely mountain views -- include gardens and pathways lit by lampposts. Some areas, though, are a bit unkempt, including patches of brown grass and a mucky fountain in front of the hotel.
Location
Off the eastern shores of Faliraki, 300 meters from the beach
Faliraki is located on the northeastern side of Rhodes, one of largest islands in the Dodecanese of Greece. The Sun Palace Hotel location is ideal for tourists who want to explore the medieval town of Rhodes, which is a quick 19-minute drive. Boat trips that leave from the town of Lindos -- a 45-minute drive away -- are popular among travelers. Couples often walk about 20 minutes (or drive five minutes) to King Arthur's Club, a sports bar with free Wi-Fi, a lively atmosphere, and a hypnotist show. The beach is a five-minute walk from the hotel. Rhodes International Airport is a 20- to 25-minute drive.
Rooms
Simple, clean rooms with balconies
The hotel offers standard rooms, bungalows, and family rooms. Decor is very plain: tile floors, wood bed frames, and bedspreads and curtains in shades of brown, beige, and orange. All rooms include air-conditioning, mini-fridges, safes, writing desks, simple bathrooms with shower/tub combos, and balconies or terraces. Flat-screen TVs are in some rooms, and others have tube TVs. Views of the pool area, mountains, or gardens are available from balconies, which are decorated with casual patio furniture and charming wooden garden roofs (in some rooms). Request one of the rooms nearest the water park for a quieter environment and more modern interior decor. It is not uncommon to find some furnishings in minor disrepair.
Features
Casual family restaurants and snack bars with buffet dining
On-site dining is a casual affair. The main restaurant, the Apollo, is a family-friendly environment with basic wooden furniture, small flat-screen TVs, a buffet, and large arched windows that provide a lot of natural light. There’s also a terrace with casual patio furniture. Pizza is available at a small, outdoor self-service pizzeria. The pool bar has seating under a trellis draped in purple bougainvillea. The lobby bar is stylish, with arched doorways, and dark brown wicker sofas and coffee tables. The water park snack bar is a popular spot, offering a self-service ice cream bar and small buffet.
